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WEEK OF APRIL 06 - APRIL 12, 2026

From North Branch: Mr. Vinny's Shadow Puppet Show at Event Calendar - Dartmouth Public Library to Family Puzzle Competition at Art Pop and ArtWeek: Paint & Sip at Classes & Workshops – Marion Art Center – The MAC!.

MONDAY - 4/6

Art Pop, Somerset — Idealia Visit at 6:00pm read to dog
Battleship Cove, Fall River
  • - name: 2026 Memorial Day — TBA learn more
  • - name: 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony — TBA learn more
Children's Museum of Greater Fall River - Tiverton Public Li, Fall River
  • 10:00am — Make & Take - Balance Bots info
  • 10:05am — Storytime info
Couch Brook Farm, Acushnet
Event Calendar - Dartmouth Public Library, Dartmouth — North Branch: Preschool Storytime at 11:00am join in
Events - Elizabeth Taber Library, Marion
Fall River Public Library, Fall River — A Night at the Drive In! at 5:00pm drive in
Kids & Family Events - Discover Fairhaven, Fairhaven — Memorial Day Parade at 9:00am memorial day
Marine Museum at Fall River, Fall River
  • - name: 2026 Memorial Day — TBA learn more
  • - name: 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony — TBA learn more
New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches, New Bedford
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm — Youth United-Youth Mentorship and Podcast/Film Programs - Next Wave-Elementary & Middle School youth programs
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm — Youth United-Youth Mentorship and Podcast/Film Programs - Next Wave-High School youth programs
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm — Youth United-Youth Mentorship and Podcast/Film Programs - Youth-led Podcast (Tobacco Prevention & health choices) youth programs
  • 5:30pm - 6:15pm — Sprout Basketball Clinic (Apr.) - Sprout Basketball (Apr.) sprout clinic
SAIL Summer Program - Rochester Memorial School, Rochester — YMCA Camp Cory First Time Camper Q&A at 5:00pm camper q&a
Take5 Family Fun - Viva Fall River -, Fall River
  • 12:00pm — 1st Annual Golf Tournament: Puttin’ for Pups golf tournament
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm — A Night at the Drive In! drive in

TUESDAY - 4/7

Acushnet Public Library, Acushnet — The SpongeBob Movie - Search for SquarePants at 1:00pm movie time
Acushnet Public Library: Event Calendar, Acushnet — The SpongeBob Movie - Search for SquarePants at 1:00pm watch movie
Art Pop, Somerset
Battleship Cove, Fall River — TBA at - name: 2026 Spring Week learn more
Children's Museum of Greater Fall River - Tiverton Public Li, Fall River — Union Library Plant and Seed Sharing at 10:00am info
Couch Brook Farm, Acushnet
Elizabeth Taber Library (Marion), Marion
Event Calendar - Dartmouth Public Library, Dartmouth
  • 11:00am — North Branch: PACE CFCE Play & Learn play learn
  • 1:30pm — Southworth: Mr. Vinny's Shadow Puppet Show puppet show
  • 4:00pm — North Branch: Mr. Vinny's Shadow Puppet Show puppet show
  • 5:00pm — Southworth: Page Turners Book Club (For ages 9-10) read discover
Events - Elizabeth Taber Library, Marion
  • 10:30am — Family Storytime storytime
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm — Banned Book Club book club
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm — Afternoon Activities activities
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm — Craft & Chill Club craft club
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm — Game Night game night
Fall River - Illuminate Arts Co, Fall River — TBA at - name: Play-in-a-Day: THAT'S SHOW BIZ play in day
Fall River Heritage State Park, Fall River — May 5 adaptive hiking at Middlesex Fells Reservation at 11:00am - 2:00pm adaptive hiking
Fall River Public Library, Fall River — Bookmobile Elementary School Visit at 9:00am school visit
Marine Museum at Fall River, Fall River — TBA at - name: 2026 Spring Week learn more
Mattapoisett Free Public Library: Event Calendar, Mattapoisett — Drop-In Play Group (Ages 0-4) at 10:30am join in
New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches, New Bedford
  • 5:30pm - 6:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: Georgetown @ Providence College youth basketball
  • 5:30pm - 6:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: Michigan @ Harvard youth basketball
  • 5:30pm - 6:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Middle Division: Lakers @ Houston youth basketball
  • 6:30pm - 7:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: UCLA @ Connecticut youth basketball
  • 6:30pm - 7:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: Stanford @ USC youth basketball
  • 6:30pm - 7:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Middle Division: Celtics @ Miami youth basketball
  • 7:30pm - 8:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: Syracuse @ Boston College youth basketball
  • 7:30pm - 8:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: Texas @ Florida youth basketball
  • 7:30pm - 8:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Middle Division: Bucks @ Golden State youth basketball
Take5 Family Fun - Viva Fall River -, Fall River
  • 11:00am — Preschool Storytime storytime
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm — Colonial Medicine with Dr. Dave history talk
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford — The Pout-Pout Fish at 10:00am, 12:30pm see the fish

WEDNESDAY - 4/8

Acushnet Public Library, Acushnet
  • 11:00am — Spring Storytime story time
  • 2:00pm — Blue Rose Arts presents a Collage Birds Art Class art class
Acushnet Public Library: Event Calendar, Acushnet
  • 11:00am — Spring Storytime explore stories
  • 2:00pm — Blue Rose Arts presents a Collage Birds Art Class create art
Art Pop, Somerset — Restaurant Play at 12:00pm play restaurant
Battleship Cove, Fall River
  • - name: Layered Wooden Ocean Scene Workshop — TBA learn more
  • 10:00am — Maritime Museum Monthly Activities: Titanic learn more
Children's Museum of Greater Fall River - Tiverton Public Li, Fall River
  • 10:15am — Babytime info
  • 10:15am — The Flight Path Program - Puffling Patrol info
  • 3:00pm — Perler Beads info
Classes & Workshops – Marion Art Center – The MAC!, Marion — ArtWeek: Improv Workshop at 7:00pm improv workshop
Couch Brook Farm, Acushnet — Third Thursdays at Fessenden at 8:30am third thursdays
Elizabeth Taber Library (Marion), Marion
Event Calendar - Dartmouth Public Library, Dartmouth — Southworth: Baby Songs at 10:00am sing along
Events - Elizabeth Taber Library, Marion
Fall River - Illuminate Arts Co, Fall River — TBA at - name: The Wizard of Oz: Middle School Mainstage Production EMERALD CAST wizard oz
Fall River Heritage State Park, Fall River
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm — Apr. 8 adaptive cycling on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail adaptive cycling
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm — April 15 adaptive cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway adaptive cycling
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm — Apr. 29 adaptive cycling on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail adaptive cycling
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm — May 6 adaptive cycling on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail adaptive cycling
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm — May 13 adaptive cycling at Black Stone River Valley Heritage Center adaptive cycling
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm — May 20 adaptive cycling on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail adaptive cycling
Happenings - Sippican Week, Marion — Southworth Library Book Sale at 4:00pm book sale
Marine Museum at Fall River, Fall River
  • - name: Layered Wooden Ocean Scene Workshop — TBA learn more
  • 10:00am — Maritime Museum Monthly Activities: Titanic learn more
Mattapoisett Free Public Library: Event Calendar, Mattapoisett
  • 11:00am — DIY Seed Mosaic Bird Feeder create now
  • 1:00pm — MFPL Celebrates USA 250 with Hamilton the Musical watch now
  • 4:00pm — Quahog Pizza Party! join in
New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford
  • 10:00am - 11:00am — SouthCoast Health Food Pick-Up & Health Screenings health pick up
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm — Arts & Wellness with ASPIRE arts wellness
Take5 Family Fun - Viva Fall River -, Fall River — Kids eat FREE on Wednesdays at 7:00am - 11:00pm kids eat free

THURSDAY - 4/9

Acushnet Public Library, Acushnet
Acushnet Public Library: Event Calendar, Acushnet
Art Pop, Somerset
Children's Museum of Greater Fall River - Tiverton Public Li, Fall River
  • 10:30am — Little Explorer's Playtime info
  • 10:30am — Books & Bricks info
Couch Brook Farm, Acushnet
Elizabeth Taber Library (Marion), Marion
Event Calendar - Dartmouth Public Library, Dartmouth — Southworth: Preschool Storytime at 11:00am join in
Events - Elizabeth Taber Library, Marion
  • 10:00am - 5:00pm — Escape the Library escape
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm — Fiber Arts Club fiber arts
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm — Makerspace Workshop makerspace
Fall River - Illuminate Arts Co, Fall River — TBA at - name: The Wizard of Oz: Middle School Mainstage Production RUBY CAST wizard oz
Fall River Heritage State Park, Fall River
  • - name: 2026 Adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River — TBA adaptive rowing
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm — May 28 adaptive kayaking at Hopkinton State Park adaptive kayaking
Happenings - Sippican Week, Marion — Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry at 3:00pm brewery support
Kids & Family Events - Discover Fairhaven, Fairhaven — Switch Gaming! at 3:00pm switch gaming
Mattapoisett Free Public Library: Event Calendar, Mattapoisett
  • 10:30am — Spring Storytime join in
  • 3:00pm — Drop-In Play Club (Ages 5-10) join in
New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford — Shine On for Cleaning at 10:00am - 11:00am shine on cleaning
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches, New Bedford
  • 5:30pm - 6:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: Providence College @ Connecticut youth basketball
  • 5:30pm - 6:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: Boston College @ UCLA youth basketball
  • 5:30pm - 6:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Middle Division: Lakers @ Celtics youth basketball
  • 6:30pm - 7:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: Texas @ Syracuse youth basketball
  • 6:30pm - 7:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: Florida @ Harvard youth basketball
  • 6:30pm - 7:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Middle Division: Houston @ Golden State youth basketball
  • 7:30pm - 8:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: Stanford @ Michigan youth basketball
  • 7:30pm - 8:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Elementary Division: USC @ Georgetown youth basketball
  • 7:30pm - 8:15pm — Greater New Bedford Youth Basketball League - Middle Division: Miami @ Bucks youth basketball
Take5 Family Fun - Viva Fall River -, Fall River
  • - name: Framed Woodland Scene Craft — TBA woodland craft
  • 12:30pm - 3:00pm — Create Revolutionary Art in the Park art in park
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm — Watercolor Workshop art workshop

FRIDAY - 4/10

Art Pop, Somerset
Battleship Cove, Fall River
  • - name: Homeschool Day — TBA learn more
  • 10:00am — Maritime Museum Monthly Activities: Sea Creatures learn more
Classes & Workshops – Marion Art Center – The MAC!, Marion
Couch Brook Farm, Acushnet
  • 10:00am — Earth Week at Discovery Museum! earth week
  • 11:00am — Daffodil Delights: The Daffodil Society of Rhode Island Show daffodil show
  • 11:00am — Arbor Day Festival and Bristol Community Day arbor day fest
Event Calendar - Dartmouth Public Library, Dartmouth — Southworth - Ready Player Read Book Club at 3:30pm read journey
Events - Elizabeth Taber Library, Marion — Open Makerspace at 11:00am - 1:00pm makerspace
Fall River - Illuminate Arts Co, Fall River
  • - name: "A Starry Night" Homeschool Prom 2026 — TBA starry night
  • 10:30am — Puppets in the Zoo! puppets zoo
Fall River Heritage State Park, Fall River
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm — Apr. 24 adaptive hiking at Harold Parker State Forest adaptive hiking
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm — Apr. 17 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail adaptive cycling
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm — Apr. 24 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail adaptive cycling
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm — May 1 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail adaptive cycling
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm — May 8 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail adaptive cycling
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm — May 15 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail adaptive cycling
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm — May 22 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail adaptive cycling
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm — May 29 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail adaptive cycling
Kids & Family Events - Discover Fairhaven, Fairhaven — MA250 Harbor of Courage: American Revolution's First Naval Engagement at 10:00am harbor courage
Marine Museum at Fall River, Fall River
  • - name: Homeschool Day — TBA learn more
  • 10:00am — Maritime Museum Monthly Activities: Sea Creatures learn more
Mattapoisett Free Public Library: Event Calendar, Mattapoisett
  • 10:30am — Baby Storytime join in
  • 11:00am — Escape from the Terrible Thicket Escape Room for Families play now
  • 3:30pm — Kids Graphic Novel Book Club join in
New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford — Family Spring Crafts at 10:00am - 12:00pm family crafts
SAIL Summer Program - Rochester Memorial School, Rochester — Inaugural Goldfish Derby at 6:00pm goldfish derby
Take5 Family Fun - Viva Fall River -, Fall River
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm — Community Tree ID Walk on the Tattapanum Trail tree walk
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm — Homeschool Day homeschool day

SATURDAY - 4/11

Acushnet Public Library, Acushnet — LEGO Club at 11:00am lego club
Acushnet Public Library: Event Calendar, Acushnet — LEGO Club at 11:00am build with friends
Art Pop, Somerset
Children's Museum of Greater Fall River - Tiverton Public Li, Fall River
  • 10:00am — Book and Bake Sale! info
  • 11:00am — Pokémon Club info
Classes & Workshops – Marion Art Center – The MAC!, Marion
Couch Brook Farm, Acushnet — Chemists Celebrate Earth Week: Trees and Forests at 10:00am earth week chemists
Event Calendar - Dartmouth Public Library, Dartmouth — North Branch: Mini Big Top - A Circus Show and Workshop with Small But Mighty at 10:30am circus fun
Fall River - Illuminate Arts Co, Fall River — TBA at - name: The Wizard of Oz Red Carpet & Premiere wizard oz
Happenings - Sippican Week, Marion
  • 10:00am — Book sale bound to offer great deals book sale
  • 11:00am — Oyst-Her Skincare Pop-Up at Tide & True pop up
  • 6:30pm — Leap into woodland walk woodland walk
  • 7:00pm — Join the Harvard Krokodiloes for a jazzy night of music music night
Hood Museum, Dartmouth
Jabberwocky Bookshop & Café, New Bedford — Kid's Story Time at 11:00am story time
Kids & Family Events - Discover Fairhaven, Fairhaven — North Fairhaven Open Air Market at 10:00am open air market
New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford
  • 10:00am — Kid’s Nature Art with Deborah Bazer: May Baskets! create art
  • 11:00am — The Reptile Nook Returns with Adaptations! explore reptiles
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches, New Bedford
  • 10:00am - 11:00am — New Bedford MLS GO Recreational League - U8 Soccer: Providence Youth Soccer Academy @ Soberano SSC youth soccer
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm — New Bedford MLS GO Recreational League - U8 Soccer: New Bedford Academi Soccer @ Legendary Football FC youth soccer
Swansea Parks & Recreation, Swansea
  • 2:00pm — Tennis in the Park - Grades 1-2 play tennis
  • 3:00pm — Tennis in the Park - Grades 3-5 play tennis
Take5 Family Fun - Viva Fall River -, Fall River
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm — Ride to Freedom: A Revolutionary Family Celebration family celebration
  • 6:00pm - 12:00am — The Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball fantasy ball
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford — New Bedford Symphony Orchestra at 3:00pm hear the music

SUNDAY - 4/12

Battleship Cove, Fall River
  • - name: Brownie Making Games and Create & Innovate — TBA learn more
  • - name: Cadette Special Agent — TBA learn more
  • - name: Citizenship in the Community — TBA learn more
  • - name: Citizenship in the World — TBA learn more
  • - name: Junior Detective and Playing the Past — TBA learn more
  • - name: Mother's Day — TBA learn more
  • - name: Signs, Signals, and Codes — TBA learn more
Couch Brook Farm, Acushnet — “Every Rock Has A Story” with Professor Ethan Baxter at 10:00am rock story
Happenings - Sippican Week, Marion
  • 11:00am — Fleurever Blooming Botanicals Pop Up at Tide & True pop up
  • 2:30pm — A tea party for the books tea party
Kids & Family Events - Discover Fairhaven, Fairhaven — West Island 5K Run/Walk & Kids Mile Fun Run at 11:00am run walk
Marine Museum at Fall River, Fall River
SAIL Summer Program - Rochester Memorial School, Rochester — TBA at - name: Splash Week splash week
Swansea Parks & Recreation, Swansea — Tennis in the Park - Grades 6-8 at 11:00am play tennis
Take5 Family Fun - Viva Fall River -, Fall River
  • - name: Vernal Pool Explorer Hike — TBA nature hike
  • 1:30pm - 4:30pm — Spring Girl Scout Workshops girl scout
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford — TBA at - name: The Remember Balloons see the show

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